dodgealum
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| Class d amplification The Atma-Sphere Class D are the best I’ve encountered. I’m a dealer so happy to answer any questions. | |
| Update for best SS amps for Harbeth 40,.2 anniversary spks The Atma-Sphere Class D are a great choice. But while the LA4 is an excellent linestage, I would consider the Atma-Sphere MP-3 instead to add more body and a touch of tube magic. I have a client who ran this combination on a pair of Harbeths and i... | |
| Anyone have experience to share regarding the Ortofon Cadenza Bronze MC cartridge? The Ortofon Cadenza Bronze is indeed a fine cartridge, though I do wish the body featured a swept underside as it does ride close to the record surface when navigating warps. If you prefer something with natural warmth AND a lively, energetic pres... | |
| Speakers for leading edge, transients, speed and big sound Given your desire for speakers that capture lifelike leading edge transients, natural speed and dynamics, and a big, full-scale soundstage I would second those who would point you to a quality pair of electrostatic speakers. I have a pair of Sound... | |
| Parasound JC5, Pass X250.8, Coda No. 8 V2 Recommendation I just sold the demo No. 8 V2 I had in the shop. I ran it with a wide variety of speakers and electronics and it impressed the heck out of me. Extraordinary power yet runs just slightly warm to the touch. Very liquid presentation with extended nat... | |
| Looking for a more solid-feeling turntable (and maybe a new preamp) I have had several clients move from a Rega deck to either a Feickert or Pure Fidelity table. Both are much more substantial with excellent build quality and sonics. I have had great success running an Audio Origami arm on these—simple and fuss-fr... | |
| The Sacred Ritual of Vinyl: A Return to Mindful Listening AMEN @unreceivedogma You have beautifully captured the essence of vinyl’s superiority over streaming and why our digitized world can feel so meaningless. | |
| Collectibles signed by musicians. What do you have? Many years ago I purchased a signed 12” single of John Mellencamp’s “Pink Houses”. It was a great sounding acoustic demo version. Years later I was attending a tribute speech program where high school seniors wrote and delivered a speech about som... | |
| Solid state amp that tube fan can be happy with? Agree that Coda should be at the top of your list. The No. 8 Continuum specs meet your criteria and sonic preferences. I have one in my showroom now driving a pair of Sound Lab Majestic 745’s and it is indeed a premium solid state amplifier that m... | |
| Capital Audiofest Coming Up! I’ll be there all weekend representing Afton Mountain Audio and volunteering in the DC HiFi Group room. Please stop by Booth 13 in the Atrium to say hello, learn more about Afton Mountain Audio, and enter the raffle to win some cool prizes. I am r... | |
| Phil Lesh Among my favorite bass players—so much good stuff but in terms of his studio output his playing on “Unbroken Chain” is outstanding! | |
| Step Up Transformers….Are they Worth the Trouble? Curious whether anyone has experience with the Audio Creative Mediator SUT. Looks like an exceptional unit from the maker of the Groovemaster tonearm, which is a stellar platform for the Ortofon SPU series carts. | |
| VPI to What I’ve owned three VPI tables over the years and they are quite competent. Perhaps the best bang for the buck was the original Scout with the unipivot arm. I know the uni isn’t for everyone but for $2k that was a nice table as long as you could isol... | |
| What To Do? Thanks @kennyc I know the odds are short but I am hoping someone can step in to take custody of these—they work as advertised and should be enjoyed by someone. BTW, not all or none—I am happy to sell them separately, someone who did not get the pu... | |
| Help me understand the current amp market I would start with Linear Tube Audio whose amps are based on David Berning’s novel ZOTL circuit topology and power supply architecture. Bulletproof, lightweight, extended tube life, and super quiet. Amazing sound quality and not stupid expensive. ... |